Favorites – the 'Dark Horses' of Russian History. From Malyuta Skuratov to Lavrentiy Beria. The 10 Most Influential Favorites of Russian Rulers

8 hrs. 6 min.

Language Russian

Author Maxim Batmanov

Narrator Alexander Nadeev

Description

Maksim Batmanov, author of a Russian history channel on Zen, shares his view of famous historical figures. He talks about people who were close to tsars and emperors, participated in military campaigns, carried out reforms, and influenced politics. These stories are full of complicated relationships, tragic fates, and hidden life between power and death.

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